Josefina Temín's Sculptural Dialogue with Nature and Humanity
Josefina Temín, a sculptor hailing from Mexico City, skillfully converts natural shapes into elegant sculptures. Her artistic journey includes studying Sogetsu Ikebana under Asako Ogata, batik with Sally Muglia, drawing with Eduardo Cohen, and sculpture at the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. Temín predominantly works with paper, steel, and wood, which she characterizes as silent, noisy, and warm, respectively. Her solo shows, such as Mi Papel and El Papel del Papel, have been displayed in Bulgaria, South Korea, Israel, and the Czech Republic. Recently, she has concentrated on projects highlighting pregnant women in conflict areas. Additionally, she illustrated A Ver Qué Hacemos Mientras Llega Mi Mamá and partnered with UNICEF. Her work is featured in numerous museums, with permanent installations in various sites, and her Proyecto Enseñanza promotes drawing through observation and poetry.
Key facts
- Josefina Temín is a Mexico City-born sculptor working with paper, steel, and wood.
- She studied Sogetsu Ikebana under Asako Ogata in Minneapolis and batik with Sally Muglia.
- Her solo exhibitions include Mi Papel, Cinco Esculturas Blancas en Papel, Obra Blanca, Variaciones de Obra Blanca, and El Papel del Papel.
- Her paper art has been exhibited in Bulgaria, South Korea, Israel, and the Czech Republic.
- She created a series on pregnant women in war zones as symbols of protection and hope.
- She illustrated the children's book A Ver Qué Hacemos Mientras Llega Mi Mamá and collaborated with UNICEF.
- Her work is in collections including Museo de Escultura Contemporánea Federico Silva and Universum Museo de las Ciencias.
- She runs Proyecto Enseñanza, teaching children drawing through observation and poetry.
Entities
Artists
- Josefina Temín
- Asako Ogata
- Sally Muglia
- Eduardo Cohen
Institutions
- Museo Universitario del Chopo
- Museo de Arte Popular
- Museo de Arte de Querétaro
- Museo de Escultura Contemporánea Federico Silva
- Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Ateneo de Yucatán
- Biblioteca de México
- Centro Cultural Corea
- Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Mexico
- Universum Museo de las Ciencias
- Museo Doctor Rafael Calderón Guardia
- Palacio Mateus
- Centro Cultural Mexiquense
- Tecnológico de Monterrey Campus Estado de México
- Editorial Sámara
- Secretaría de Educación Pública
- UNICEF
- Escuela Nacional de Diseño y Artesanías
- Taller Nacional de Tapiz
- Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
- AATONAU
Locations
- Mexico City
- Mexico
- Minneapolis
- United States
- Bulgaria
- South Korea
- Israel
- Czech Republic
- Costa Rica
- Colombia
- Portugal
- Italy
- Naucalpan
- Jalapa
- Mérida
- Ciudad Colón
- San Bartolo Morelos
Sources
- AATONAU —